The story of Kim Crawford wines is not one that begins in a historical chateau or even in a winemaking family, it is a modern saga of a husband and wife who decided to pursue their strengths, support their family, and start making wine. Kim Crawford was raised in New Zealand's Waikato region where sprawling green meadowlands and dairy farms are plentiful, not vineyards. His wife Erica, native to South Africa, had a background in marketing. Together, the couple established Kim Crawford wines in 1996 after Kim had spent several years working in other New Zealand wineries. At that time, they were considered a 'virtual winery' so to speak as they did not own a winemaking facility or vineyards. Regardless, the appeal of winemaker Kim's first releases with their clean, uncluttered style sent this label soaring and in 1999 this urban family from Auckland built a tasting room in Te Awanga in Hawkes' Bay and then in 2000, bought a winery in Marlborough. They also began purchasing land to secure grape supply since demand for Marlborough wines were at their peak. The rest, as they say, is history for today, Kim Crawford wines are some of the most desirable of New Zealand and their label can be found on many a wine list around the globe.As pleasantly expected, the 2008 release of their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc delivers all of that natural fruitiness for which New Zealand wines are known. In addition, it possesses a succulence and richness that is signature Kim Crawford. With a Riesling like sharpness on the nose, this pale green Sauvignon Blanc has a plethora of aromas and flavors.. Scents of tropical fruits, citrus, nettle and herbaceous aromas awake the senses and its palate of firm acidity and minerality greet every sip. Notes of pineapple and grapefruit are evident in each whopping mouthful and it is the wine's acidity that lingers softly. Ideal with seafood, salads chèvre or your chicken entree of choice, there is no mistaking this wine's appeal!
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